Book XV.
I. Departure of Columbus on his Fourth Voyage.—Refused Admission to
the Harbor of San Domingo—Exposed to a violent Tempest
II. Voyage along the Coast of Honduras
III. Voyage along the Mosquito Coast, and Transactions at Cariari
IV. Voyage along Costa Rica.—Speculations concerning the Isthmus at
Veragua
V. Discovery of Puerto Bello and El Retrete.—Columbus abandons the
search after the Strait
VI. Return to Veragua.—The Adelantado explores the Country.
VII. Commencement of a Settlement on the river Belen.—Conspiracy of the
Natives.—Expedition of the Adelantado to surprise Quibian.
VIII. Disasters of the Settlement.
IX. Distress of the Admiral on board of his Ship.—Ultimate Relief of
the Settlement.
X. Departure from the Coast of Veragua.—arrival at Jamaica.—Stranding
of the Ships.